Arnold Arboretum Genomics Initiative and Sequencing Award
Supports de novo genomic sequencing and research on temperate woody plant taxa in the Arnold Arboretum’s living collection to advance plant biology and genomics.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates: Currently closed (future cycles not announced)
Funding Amounts: Competitive awards for de novo sequencing of significant taxa; specific amounts not stated
Summary: Supports genomic sequencing and research on temperate woody plant taxa within the Arnold Arboretum's living collection.
Key Information: Applications are not currently being accepted; check program page for updates.
Description
This award supports the creation and expansion of a "genomic type collection"—the first of its kind—of temperate woody plants at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The initiative is designed to facilitate research in comparative genomics, developmental biology, physiology, phylogenetics, and plant environmental responses by providing access to sequenced living specimens. Competitive awards are offered for de novo sequencing of important taxa within the Arboretum’s living collections, which comprise approximately 15,000 plants across 2,100 species. The program prioritizes taxa from well-represented floras, including those of North America, China, Japan, and Korea.
